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Raw ANZAC Biscuits
25th April is ANZAC Day here in Australia. As the tale goes, ANZAC biscuits were traditionally sent to soldiers by their wives, as the ingredients in these biscuits kept well for long periods of time. Flour, rolled oats, sugar, dessiccated coconut and butter were the main ingredients in traditional ANZAC biscuits – and I made
Raw Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Freshly toasted hot cross buns, smeared with melting butter, paired with a warm glass of chocolate milk. I never did really enjoy that cheap chocolate anyway, especially compared to hot cross buns. However, with the amount of sugar, refined flour, canola oil, and additives in store-bought hot cross buns, I very rarely buy them anymore.
Raw Lamington Balls
Traditionally, lamingtons are squares of sponge cake coated in chocolate and dessicated coconut. Sometimes there’s two layers of sponge stuck together with jam, although in my limited experience of traditional lamington eating, I never came across the jam filled lamingtons personally (I actually haven’t had a lamington for probably 15 years!). I did consider making
Beet & Apple Healthy Doughnuts
These doughnuts tick so many boxes for me: Vegan Gluten free Refined sugar free Oil free (except for a bit to grease the donut tray) And they contain a vegetable! Yay! The icing is full of beetroot too, and I am in love with the hot pink colour it turned out! Unfortunately the donuts didn’t
Raw chocolate cookies
A quick note about the ingredients: I used raw buckwheat, but ideally you’ll want to use activated buckwheat for best digestibility. You can buy activated buckwheat, or you can activate it yourself by soaking overnight and then dehydrating. The dehydrating is optional, but as I used dry buckwheat in this recipe, I don’t know if
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HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS
Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancakes
Pumpkin is everywhere at the moment! Even at the stores here in Australia, strangely enough…it’s a bit early for pumpkin to be in season here but hey, I’m not complaining! I love pumpkin 😀 There’s recipes floating around everywhere using pumpkin spice, like this pumpkin nog at Healthy Happy Life or this pumpkin spice porridge at
Vegan Breakfast: Beetroot Cake Porridge
So you can see why it’s perfect timing to post this recipe now – there’s a hidden serve of beetroot in there 😉 well, ok. It’s not exactly hidden…the pink colour is a dead giveaway, I know. But it’s a vegetable! In your breakfast! Hiding underneath some chocolate sauce! By the way, that chocolate sauce
Carrot Orange Chia Pudding
Carrot and orange juice has been a favourite of mine for as long as I can remember. So, I thought it would make a tasty chia pudding flavour too. Mixed with some cinnamon too, the flavour turned out really delicious! Not very carrotty (I know, that’s not a real word…), and not overly sweet. Like
Black Forest Pancakes [Vegan, Refined Sugar Free]
I have been thinking about black forest pancakes since this time last year, and finally got around to making them after I bought a punnet of cherries this week. Oh my goodness. These pancakes were soooooo good. Especially layered with a thickened coconut cream. Oh my. Just look at those layers! And the cream! The
Choconana Overnight Oats
Choconana. Chocolate and banana. This is quite possibly my favourite flavour combination. I have made these oats every morning for the past few days. They are THAT AWESOME. You know the recipe is a keeper when your toddler requests it again! So much better than our regular toast for breakfast…(been reading about acrylamides…ew. Would you
DESSERT RECIPES
Banana Cauliflower Muffins
Ok, so on to these banana cauliflower muffins. Yes, still going with this hidden vegetable theme 😀 trust me, you won’t be able to detect cauliflower in these muffins. (Unless you don’t blend it well enough – you might end up with chunks – so make sure you blend blend BLEND that cauliflower!). However even
Mint Pomegranate Raw Cake
I’ve been really into pomegranates lately – crunchy, juicy, sweet little rubies. Anybody else obsessed with this delicious fruit? Cracking into a pomegranate the other week, I knew I had to use pomegranate in a raw cake…I became obsessed with creating a delicious raw dessert featuring these yummy juicy pomegranate arils. Mint & pomegranate raw cake
Carrot Orange Chia Pudding
Carrot and orange juice has been a favourite of mine for as long as I can remember. So, I thought it would make a tasty chia pudding flavour too. Mixed with some cinnamon too, the flavour turned out really delicious! Not very carrotty (I know, that’s not a real word…), and not overly sweet. Like
Ginger Slice [Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free]
This ginger slice is sweetened with stevia and dates. It’s gluten free and vegan. The crispy base pairs perfectly with the sticky topping. This slice was a hit with my family – I hope you will love it too!
Passionfruit Pumpkin Pie & Chickpea Shortbread Crust
Actually, I’m pretty sure this was the first pumpkin pie I’d ever made. Pumpkin pie with passionfruit The result? A slightly nutty-flavoured shortbread crust! It was delicious, and paired perfectly with the sweet pumpkin passionfruit filling.
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DRINK & SMOOTHIE RECIPES
Apple Spirulina Smoothie
I’d share with you guys my latest recipe creation: this spirulina smoothie. Spirulina smoothie I usually just mix a scoop (5ml) of spirulina powder into a glass of juice or water (water works best if I’m having flavoured spirulina – I particularly enjoy Nature’s Way Tropical Spirulina! – otherwise spirulina in water kinda tastes like…seaweed…).
Basil & Pear Smoothie Bowl
Basil is best known as a culinary herb with it’s unique kind-of-sweet flavour. Apart from being really delicious, basil is also a rich source of vitamin K and contains small amounts of other vitamins and minerals. Basil can also be used as a herbal medicine for a range of conditions: expel intestinal worms relieve stomach cramps
Baileys Almande Review
If you’re on a quest to find the perfect vegan liqueur to add to your favorite coffee or juice, then you’ve come to the right place. Baileys is known for its legendary Irish Cream, so you may be wondering why we’re talking about a Baileys product today. That’s because this isn’t your typical Baileys Irish
“Turn Up The Beet” Antioxidant Smoothie
Welcome to January; freezing cold weather, fresh starts, packed gyms…and even more freezing cold weather! Although it was a bit of a shock to the system going back to work after two weeks I can honestly say I’m excited for 2015. I just have a feeling it’s going to be a good year; time to
Cinnamon Heart Tea Smoothie
This smoothie uses one of my favourite loose leaf teas – Cinnamon Heart Pu’erh Tea from David’s Tea It tastes exactly like the cinnamon heart candy except its all natural and actually good for you! Chilled and blended with strawberries, banana, chia and a little extra cinnamon it makes the perfect pink smoothie. Pu’erh has
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DINNER RECIPES
Chipotle Chickpea Tostadas
Tostadas are tortillas that have been toasted or fried until crispy before they’re piled with toppings. These tostadas are topped with crispy spiced chickpeas, crunchy slaw, and a whipped avocado crema that puts a delicious vegan spin on taco night! This is the perfect light dinner for two but can be easily doubled to feed
Rutabaga vs Turnip: What’s the Difference?
When temperatures drop and winter sets in, the go-to for every homebody is a steaming hot bowl of something delicious and enriching. While potatoes are the default ingredient for any creamy soup or hearty stew worth its salt, there are plenty of other vegetables that make the cut if given a chance. The most underrated
One-Pot Mexican Quinoa
We made One Pot Mexican Quinoa for dinner last night and fell in love!! This is one of the best recipes we have tried in a long time so I felt I had to share it here. Our dinner conversation sounded something like “Omg this is so good”… “This is literally so good” “I love
Creamy Mushroom Kale And Chickpeas
This kale and chickpea dish combines onion, garlic, mushrooms and zucchini with a luxurious cashew cream sauce. It is a go-to weekday dinner at our house and is one of those dishes that tastes ridiculously indulgent but is actually really good for you at the same time. A variation of this was one of the
Lemon Spinach and Asparagus Spaghettini
I’m exhausted from my week but excited to share one of this week’s dinner creations; lemon spaghettini with spinach, asparagus and sundried tomato. It’s a fresh and spring-like recipe that is perfect for weeknights when you are short on time. I’m all about simplicity and you can’t get much easier than lemon juice and
SIDE DISH RECIPES
Brahmi pesto : Bacopa monnieri recipe
The problem with fresh Brahmi is that it’s quite bitter that is why I chose to making this recipe using basil AND Brahmi. The basil adds sweetness. The lemon juice adds an acidic note. The cashews add a creamy texture. And the salt is just salty. Combined with the bitterness of Brahmi, all of these
French onion soup with cheese toasts
French onion soup with VEGAN cheese toasts. Yes, it’s vegan! Usually I’ll serve French onion soup with some sort of bread, usually homemade garlic bread. I made these awesome vegan cheese toasts to go with our French onion soup. Oh. My. God. That cheese! I adapted the recipe I found at It Doesn’t Taste Like
Coconut Mayonnaise Dressing
I made this coconut mayonnaise as a necessity. Yes, it was very necessary! I needed some mayo for this cranberry chickpea salad sandwich by The Grateful Grazer (which was amazing, by the way!). The only store-bought vegan mayonnaise that I can find locally is laden with soy and canola oil, so I usually steer clear of
Wild Herb & Quinoa Sushi
Quinoa sushi with herbs, radish and avocado. Quinoa sushi I usually just add avocado to my sushi but when I make sushi for myself, I love to add radishes. They add a peppery flavour, a bit of heat – plus it’s a great way to use some radishes from my garden (they are fast growers!).
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Attempting to create a vegan parmesan cheese is a hard task for sure. Parmesan has a complex and strong flavor that fills your mouth; its salty, sweet, acidic, and umami, since it contains a lot of natural MSG. However, with this recipe, we are covering all of our bases to bring you a delicious vegan
SOUP & STEW RECIPES
French onion soup with cheese toasts
French onion soup with VEGAN cheese toasts. Yes, it’s vegan! Usually I’ll serve French onion soup with some sort of bread, usually homemade garlic bread. I made these awesome vegan cheese toasts to go with our French onion soup. Oh. My. God. That cheese! I adapted the recipe I found at It Doesn’t Taste Like
winter warmer – dumpling soup recipe
Now, I have no idea what non-vegan dumplings are supposed to be like or even what they are made of, but these dumplings are like over-sized gnocchi. Doughy goodness! (Yes, I’m one of those people who enjoys eating cookie dough more than baked cookies 😐 ) But don’t be afraid, these are well cooked, nothing
Cilantro Mushroom Soup
I’m struggling a bit with what to write in this post; so I’m just going to focus on the soup!! This vegan cilantro soup recipe combines onions, portabello mushrooms caps and garlic with tons of cilantro and a hint of lime juice and spice. It turns out a beautiful green with all the cilantro, which
Simple Red Lentil Soup
I’m not sure if I ever had lentils before I met Mr. Pea. Now lentil soup is one of my favourite weekday meals. This dairy-free soup spiced with cumin, turmeric and garam masala is a surprisingly hearty lunch or dinner and pairs perfectly with naan, roti or even baguette. It also has a bit of
Thai Coconut Squash Soup
This creamy rich soup combines butternut squash with coconut milk and thai red curry. It’s perfect for fall (and all this cold rainy weather we are getting!). The soup is sweet with a touch of spice from ginger and cayenne changing up the traditional butternut squash soup. I have to confess this is the first slowcooker recipe I
SALAD RECIPES
Pear and Walnut Salad With Apple Vinaigrette
I had great plans of multiple blog posts this week, but one thing led to another and here we are on Sunday afternoon writing my first post since last weekend! I realize now that I totally took for granted the number of posts my favourite food bloggers make each week and month on a consistent basis; I had
Cranberry-Lemon Kale Salad With Pinenuts
This salad is simple yet fancy at the same time. The combination of cranberries, pinenuts and lemons sometimes make me dream about this salad. I know….dreaming about salad = crazy! Pinenuts are perfect for when you want to fancy up your salad, especially if your entertaining or if you just need a midweek pick-me-up. They are
Kale Salad With Banana-Ginger Dressing
Banana and kale usually find their way together in our morning green smoothies but today they are colliding in the salad bowl. I used banana to make a bright green ginger cilantro dressing that is oil-free (which is a nice change from our usual go-to dressings that rely on olive oil). The slight sweetness from
Grapefruit and Avocado Kale Salad With Oil-Free Dijon Dressing
For me a salad is incomplete without some type of fruit in it and I’m always experimenting with new combinations. This time it was grapefruit paired with kale, shredded brussels sprouts, sugar snap peas and avocado. It was actually my first time ever eating raw brussels sprouts which I have to admit I was
Curried Mango Chickpea Salad
Initially this was going to be just a curried chickpea salad, but when I saw the mangos at the fruit market it very quickly became a mango chickpea salad. I just couldn’t resist and it turns out mangoes and curry go really well together (who knew!). This refreshing salad has the texture of a tuna
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